Feed additives

Feed additive can be describe as non – nutritive product which are used to improve the rate and/or efficiency of gain of animals, prevent certain diseases or preserve feed. But, there is no evidence of a nutritional efficiency when they are omitted from a ration. Additive includes;

• Hormone
• Anti – biotic
• Vitamins
• Mineral
• Flavoring agent
• Premix, and so on

The role of feed additive

• Reduces stress in animal, for example, anti – stress, tranquilizer.
• Enhancing feed keeping quality.
• Protecting nutrient.
• Protecting animals from disease outbreak, such as coccidiostat against the incidence of coccidiosis.
• Improving growth rate and feed efficiency.
• Stimulating egg production (egg formula).
• Improving on the color, texture and keeping quality of poultry and other animal product.